Earth-shattering Poop Robot gains Gates Foundation funding
Over in the Bristol Robotics Laboratory there?s a robot that?s capable of not only running on organic matter it consumes, but of pooping out the waste as well. This robot has been created in the never-ending quest to create a robot that?s able to sustain itself, of course, and may well be the next step [...]Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:16:15 -0800
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AlphaDog Robot Passes Outdoor Trial, Will Learn to Sit and Stay Next
Our favorite pack mule and robotic dog successfully passed an outdoor terrain trial--no leash required!Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:20:30 -0800
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'BigDog' robot just got bigger and badder
U.S. troops who carry as much as 100 pounds of gear could soon get a robotic mule capable of shouldering their burdens in the toughest terrain. Such a robot recently showed how it can follow a person and navigate around trees and rocks while climbing a hill.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:43:00 -0800
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The Tiny, Crab-Like Robot Able to Remove Early Stomach Cancers
After entering through the patient's mouth, this little robot uses a pincer to grab the tissue to be removed and then cauterizes to stop bleeding.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:15:44 -0800
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A Military Robot that Does It All
iRobot's Warrior is strong enough to tow a car and dexterous enough to open its trunk using the handle. With the launch of the Warrior, a large wheeled robot with a hefty mechanical arm, military robots just got significantly larger and more adaptable. The robot rides on caterpillar tracks like a tank. It can climb stairs and cover rough terrain, and perform tasks ranging from the delicate ...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:19:53 -0800
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Heat-absorbing robot shares the warmth when you're cold
Looking to cut down on those expensive heating bills during the winter months? The Hagent robot concept could help you do just that. Originally posted at CraveMon, 06 Feb 2012 16:50:16 -0800
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Kissinger: Smooching robot for virtual make-out sessions
The Kissinger kissing robot concept from Lovotics lets people virtually smooch with each other. Big silicone lips on each animal-shaped device register and replicate lip movements for long-distance affection.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:43:03 -0800
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Romo the smartphone robot raises $1.5M, seeks world domination
Romo, a quirky smartphone robot with big ambitions Here's a novel way to pitch potential investors: "Do you realize how young we are? Do you realize that we're going to f**k up big time?!" And yet, that's exactly how Keller Rinaudo, the 24-year-old co-founder and CEO of robot maker Romotive , began his meetings with investors last fall. The upshot: Success way beyond what he had ever imagined ...Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:44:28 -0800
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Wheels. Legs. This robot has both
Robots are evolving faster than humans. Check out a wheeled robot that can also sprout legs and walk on some serious terrain.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:43:06 -0800
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Robot reconnoiters uncharted terrain
Mobile robots have many uses. They serve as cleaners, carry out inspections and search for survivors of disasters. But often, there is no map to guide them through unknown territory. Researchers have now developed a mobile robot that can roam uncharted terrain and simultaneously map it ? all thanks to an algorithm toolbox.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:48:01 -0800
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